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Material made from citrus fruit peel could help clean up oil spills

Physics

Material made from citrus fruit peel could help clean up oil spills

Pomelo peels have been ground down and turned into an aerogel – one of the lightest materials in the world – that could be used to clean up oil spills

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Technology

Self-growing material could make muscles that become stronger with use

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Life

Don't miss: Space thrills, wooden guts and the rise of esports

Culture

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Physics

The emptiness of space has a structure we could use to send messages

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Technology

Don't miss: Immersive memories, DIY starships and the secret of life

Culture

What's inside nothing? This laser will rip it up to find out

Physics

What's inside nothing? This laser will rip it up to find out

Features

First moon plants sprout in China's Chang'e 4 biosphere experiment

Space

First moon plants sprout in China's Chang'e 4 biosphere experiment

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The Republican Reversal shows how the US party is like Soviet Russia

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The Republican Reversal shows how the US party is like Soviet Russia

Comment

Droplets don't have to be round - here's one squished into a square

Physics

Droplets don't have to be round - here's one squished into a square

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Life

Quiz of the year: Test your knowledge of 2018’s science stories

What is the punk turtle’s secret power? Or the US Navy’s newest secret weapon? Find out how well you’ve been paying attention with our fun festive quiz

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Mind

How best to talk to your science-denying relatives this Christmas

Insight

Environment

Six spectacular ice phenomena to look out for this winter

Features

Mind

Cheers! Saying thanks is good for you and those around you

Features

Environment

Despite all the grim news, the world is becoming a better place for us

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